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as in inflicting
to offer (something fake, useless, or inferior) as genuine, useful, or valuable
despite my protestations, the dreaded position of club secretary was wished on me
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as in wanting
to see fit
you're free to sit wherever you wish
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Recent Examples of wishing
Trump continued ranting as Welker tried to fit in more questions about the weaponization fund, but the president said he was done with the interview, thanking Welker for the time and wishing her a good day before walking away.
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Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
In fact, we were not involved in this one, even though Cannes was naturally chosen as a sounding board, because this is where the debate would receive strong attention — Cannes always offers an exceptional platform to those wishing to bring an issue into the public sphere.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 June 2026
Miller gave the example of a wealthy couple wishing to leave their estate to charity.
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Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Carey posted a special message to her fans on Instagram, wishing them a Happy Pride, along with an outtake from the photoshoot that inspired her Pride T-shirt this year.
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Tim Chan,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
In fact, we were not involved in this one, even though Cannes was naturally chosen as a sounding board, because this is where the debate would receive strong attention — Cannes always offers an exceptional platform to those wishing to bring an issue into the public sphere.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 June 2026
Miller gave the example of a wealthy couple wishing to leave their estate to charity.
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Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Carey posted a special message to her fans on Instagram, wishing them a Happy Pride, along with an outtake from the photoshoot that inspired her Pride T-shirt this year.
—
Tim Chan,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for wishing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wishing
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She was charged with three counts of assault with a deadly weapon and inflicting great bodily injury.
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Vanderhoef was additionally sentenced to five consecutive years for inflicting bodily injury and using a weapon during the commission of a crime.
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Despite his recent struggles, Soriano has been the subject of trade deadline speculation, with the Angels reportedly not wanting to move him and other young players.
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Although some might interpret this decision as Swift wanting to make her wedding a public spectacle after all, insiders insist that’s not the case.
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In its latest state budget that is expected to be voted on by the legislature this week, North Carolina is imposing a 6% tax on net trading fee revenue from prediction markets operating within the state, according to WRAL.
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Colombia wasted no time imposing itself on the Portugal defense, taking two shots in the opening minutes, the first a header by Cordoba after a Diaz shot was deflected, and another by Rodriguez that went wide.
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When in doubt, reach for vanilla If you are torn between scent families or worried about pleasing a mix of guests, there is a fallback that has been tested across cultures.
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Summer peppers team up with goat cheese and capers in this crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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Of the billionaires who line up on the Messeplatz for the First Choice VIP opening at Art Basel, few would be out of place palming handshakes and quaffing Champagne at the Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Belvédère.
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The school also posted a picture of the center, who reportedly has a 7-4 wingspan, palming two basketballs on the program’s website.
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On an album centered on killing ego and embracing growth, the response feels less like avoidance and more like a man choosing peace over proving a point.
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That means creating an easily navigable layout, incorporating soft, inviting textures and materials, and choosing extra-comfortable furniture.
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Liv Morgan controversially interrupted Iyo Sky's coronation, attacking her and forcing a tap-out.
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California previously faced tens of billions of dollars in budget deficits, forcing painful cuts such as a rollback last year on a promise to provide free healthcare to low-income immigrants without legal status.
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No foisting me on another mother too overwhelmed to notice.
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In the vein of each family dwelling, the village courtroom becomes an amphitheater of sorts, foisting upon its participants a sense of outward performance, while simultaneously exposing them to the elements.
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“Wishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wishing. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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